The place literacy held in each of these communities prepared children to greater and lesser extents to succeed or fail at school. ... They are just not what is typically held in high regard by the dominant culture. Instead of dismissing these experiences, educators need to provide adequate instruction to bridge the gap between these home and school literacies, so that literacies of home go with literacies of school (Asselin, 2001a, p.2). ... The sharing of information appears to be a key component to connecting home and school. ... Home visits to gather information about students" home li...

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The College World Series is held at Rosenblatt every year. ... The Wildcats, my high school team, held the lead by one run heading to the bottom of the seventh inning. ... My neck shot back with the flight of the ball and my eyes began to water as I saw the ball sail over the leftfield wall for a two-run homer. ...

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Pondering that, I went home and readied everything for my up and coming classes. ... Once home, I was greeted by smiles and approval. ... Not used to having to do homework, I fought with myself about my new work at home situation. I often opted for the play at home idea better. ... It was interesting to see how much I was missing out on academically and socially just sitting at home. ...

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During this time, I was held by the court. ... I was placed in a home for twenty days and the process was in the courts hands. The home I was at was definitely the worst place I have ever been in my life. ... I still miss what I thought of as "home". ... He answered my prayers by giving me one of his homes; Chapel Field Christan High School. ...

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Eventually, I agreed to go home with him. ... His friend from home, who was attending Johns Hopkins at the time was also going home that weekend. ... The feel of the home was oddly familiar. It resembled my home in several way. ... They ate breakfast together while joking about the possibilities the rest of the day held. ...

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Before diving into the pros and cons of home schooling, one must first grasp the basic concept as well as the reasoning behind the huge influx of the home schooling population. Home schooling can simply be defined as parents educating their children in non-traditional environments, such as in the home or the surrounding community, rather than utilizing the free public education system. ... In light of the rapid growth of the home schooling population, critics and supporters alike have been closely following this controversial form of education providing in-depth analysis of the advantages and...

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• Grade Level: Graduate

And when you get a little nervous and think it's too much just remember to stick it out and you can always come home." ... Although I wasn't too worried about my new roommate seeing as how she was a friend from home and we had already decided to live together, I still was unsure about sharing my room and not being able to have the privacy that I had back home. ... Now that I have one semester behind me and have gotten a better taste of the true "college experience" I've realized that the expectations that I held in September have definitely changed and I"m not so scared of livin...

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And when you get a little nervous and think it's too much just remember to stick it out and you can always come home." ... Although I wasn't too worried about my new roommate seeing as how she was a friend from home and we had already decided to live together, I still was unsure about sharing my room and not being able to have the privacy that I had back home. ... Now that I have one semester behind me and have gotten a better taste of the true "college experience" I've realized that the expectations that I held in September have definitely changed and I"m not so scared of livin...

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When the doctor handed me over to my sister, she held me tight in her arms telling me that she loved me and gently whispered in my ear that I was beautiful. ... My parents had bought a small lake house that would soon become my home. ... Adams picked up a book from her desk and held it up to show the class. ... The bell rang one last time; as it was time to go home. ... Danielle and I jumped off the bus at our stop and headed home. ...

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For decades, a one or two minute moment of silence was been held before the first class in public schools. ... Once they get to school, it's time for lessons, non-stop interaction with others, class work, etc .When everyone gets home, it's homework, extracurricular, parents, and so on. ... The children that do come from faith-practicing homes need to take a moment out of the busy day to reflect, thank God and ask to be with them that day. ...

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For decades, a one or two minute moment of silence was been held before the first class in public schools. ... Once they get to school, it's time for lessons, non-stop interaction with others, class work, etc .When everyone gets home, it's homework, extracurricular, parents, and so on. ... The children that do come from faith-practicing homes need to take a moment out of the busy day to reflect, thank God and ask to be with them that day. ...

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Determined to address this risk, I initiated programs offering CPR training both at homes and at local high schools, organizing echocardiogram screenings for school athletes, campaigning for the installation of automated external defibrillators at secondary schools, and working as an intern at a local hospital to prepare myself for a career in the medical profession. ... The company offers local realtors the opportunity to thank clients for their business by providing in-home CPR training to new homeowners. ... Given their potential to save lives, I have begun working with school administra...

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My SAT score and GPA may not stand out or shine compared to the other applicants. I didn't have a wonderful high school experience like many of my peers did. Growing up in a broken home was, as cliche as it sounds, difficult and trying at many times. Going to college may seem the natural path for m...

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The lives of most drop outs are related, 20% were married, living as married, or divorced, 40% had a child or were expecting one, 25% changed schools two or more times because of disciplinary reasons, 12% ran away from home, almost 20% were held back or failed a grade, half missed more than ten days of school a quarter, 11% were arrested, and 8% spent time in a juvenile home (Jamie Wells). ... Students in today's high schools are being held to different standards (Jimmy Rogenhein). ... It is hard alone dealing with the problems going on at home, but it added extra pressure when you went...

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The student completes the work at home, or wherever they are, and then either emails it back or mails it back. ... While schools can monitor tests in the classroom, how are tests monitored at home or on the computer. ... All assignments are posted on the internet and group discussions (conferences) are sometimes held. ... The moderator could either work at a testing center, or a parent or adult could be used at home. ... A home moderator would most likely work in only lower level classes. ...

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East Los Angeles had been home to Mexicans since the establishment of Mission San Gabriel Arcángel in 1781. ... According to latinopia.com "As concerned parents and teachers joined the students, they held community meetings and formed an ad hoc Educational Issues Coordinating Committee, the students themselves articulated proposals for reform in Eastside education.... With their heads held high.  ... Sal Castro said that there was an effort to "blame the Mexican home. ...

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It all started, well, at home. I was home alone. ... I walked by, keeping my wig-covered head held high. ... Lucky for me, my father happened to be home on a sick leave. ... Why are you home so early?...

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The classes were held during the day and you had a choice on which denomination to study. ... This student was booed when she received her diploma and another student was applauded when he held a moment of silence after a judge banned prayer at Washington Community High Schools Graduation ceremony. ... The bible is found in nine out of ten American homes. ... The same status isnot held by other religious literature including the Quran and other holy books. ...

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Today, some of the most significant records in all of baseball are held by African-Americans. Hank Aaron holds the career record for the most home runs. Barry Bonds holds the single season record for home runs. ... These events are taking place in Virginia, which was the home of the capital of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. ...

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Even kindergarten students are sent home for clothing that is deemed "too revealing" and "distracting to other students.... Similarly, if a young man wears only a "wife beater," a sleeveless undershirt, he does not get sent home or forced to put on a different shirt. ... In her blog post on the Billings Gazette, she explained that on her first day of junior year, a teacher "loudly announced that [she] was going to have to go home because [her] clothing was inappropriate.... In an essay contest held by the LA Times newspaper, students were asked to discuss their f...

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A few years later when I was in grade 10, I dropped by my friend's home and accidentally read a text book for secondary school students belonging to my friend's younger sister. ... Last January, Elcore held an English contest for Secondary School students. ...

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I first held a kid-sized basketball at the age of four. Since then, I grew up playing outside with my mini basketball hoop, captivated by the freedom to experiment with different moves and the thrill of making a perfect shot. My basketball was practically glued to my hand wherever I went; I even pl...

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There would be no way to tell whether or not students are being responsible and the school would be held responsible if anything wrong happened to the students during school hours. ... They may be doing things that they are not allowed to do, such as drugs, drinking alcohol, going home or going to stores. ...

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In Sunday's edition of the Hartford Courant, an article appeared summarizing the game held the previous day. ... I'll say one thing; countless people will be shocked and stupefied if Notre Dame High School in West Haven doesn't bring home the accolade for BEST FANS. ...

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In addition, I will endeavor to help each child reach his/ her potentials by continuously joining forces with parents to ensure that my students receive academic and behavioral support at home. ... Self-discipline and perseverance will be emphasized and every student will be held accountable for their achievement. ...

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